The father of a tragic war hero who served alongside Harry has called for the prince to have his military roles reinstated. Derek Hunt says he still has the firm support of serving soldiers and veterans who need him “to fight their corner”. Harry was stripped of his military appointments …
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No items of concern were found by officers after a bomb squad was sent to Bristol and Bath Royal Mail depots. Specialist officers, police dogs and an army bomb disposal unit searched the offices over fears a suspicious package had been sent. Read More Related Articles Read More Related Articles …
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A grieving mother has paid tribute to her Royal Navy son who tragically lost his battle to cancer. Mark Richardson, 55, died on July 4 – just one month after getting back ache, the first signal of the deadly disease. Mr Richardson’s heartbroken mum, Patricia, 79, of Sutton, described her …
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Schools across the UK will close for all children except those who are classed as “vulnerable” and those who have “key workers” as parents. Education secretary Gavin Williamson made the announcement was made on Wednesday, as part of the country’s ongoing response to coronavirus. All UK schools will close their …
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A Royal Navy investigation into the tragic death of an “exceptional” Royal Marine recruit after a training exercise in Cornwall will reportedly examine claims that instructors failed to conduct “standard” checks. Recruit Ethan Jones, 20, died in Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, after being found submerged in the sea during the amphibious …
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Two members of the same family have tested positive for coronavirus in England. The first cases of the virus to be diagnosed in the UK were announced as more than 80 Britons on an evacuation flight from the Chinese city at the centre of the outbreak were due to land …
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An elderly man has been left ‘gutted’ after his family’s war medals and jewellery were stolen in a burglary at his home in Nailsea. Avon and Somerset Constabulary is now appealing to members of the public for information following the break-in which has left Roy Bowden with nothing left. The …
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Public service workers including police officers, nurses and teachers are among thousands of people caught up in pension scams which have seen their retirement pots plundered. An investigation claimed rogue investment schemes registered with HMRC sought about cold-calling savers to transfer their pensions over, seducing them with offers of better …
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A postal worker is gearing up to deliver Christmas cheer on one of Wales’ most remote postal routes. Farmer’s daughter Ali Garbutt has worked for the Royal Mail for 11 years, and has served the Abergynolwyn route, in Gwynedd, for five of those. Regarded as a lynch pin of the …
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A little girl who sent a birthday card to her dad “in heaven” was overjoyed to learn it had been successfully delivered. Hollie Morgan, six, posted the handmade card to her dad Nigel to mark his 47th birthday after his death last year. And days later she was told her …
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